30 Best Japanese Restaurants in Greenville

“Great sushi, excellent service , love the place !“

“Im not from the area. Chose this place bc of the good reviews and it was 7 mins from where I was. The universe knew what we needed. I went with my daughter and my 8 month old granddaughter. I cant explain how accommodating and amazing the customer service was. I wish I remembered out waitresses name. She was perfect. The food was phenomenal. I have this place saved bc I will definitely be going there mamt more times.“

“Chirashi, Soft Shell Crab Salad, Dassai 45“

“Absolutely one of the best meals we had during our trip. The presentation was top notch, staff friendly and the food exceptional. Highly recommend!!“

“Great food with great prices!! Staff is always friendly and food is ready fast. Enough food for 3 meals. The steak is always tender, and the shrimp is very large. One of my favorites is the carrots!! I have my daughter and her husband driving from Powdersville to eat here, they own 2 restaurants and they loved Fuji!! Keep up the good food guys!!“

“Great food, friendly staff, and some of the best Ramen I’ve had a Greenville“

“We found this little hidden gem online, and WOW… it did not disappoint! 🥢🔥

We ordered the chicken and steak hibachi with a side of spring rolls. Everything was fresh, hot, flavorful, and made to order. But those spring rolls… 🤤 Let me just say, they were worth the 9-hour drive all by themselves!

It’s not often you stumble across a restaurant that exceeds your expectations, but this one definitely did. Great food, cozy atmosphere, and a little gem we’re so glad we found.

If you’re anywhere nearby, stop in—you won’t regret it! ❤“

“Outstanding ramen, sushi and other goodies. The pork buns are tasty and the takoyaki was superb.“

“Overall, the food was very filling, very tasty, and the presentation was especially nice.

I had the curry ramen which was very rich, bold, and really packed a punch of flavor. My wife got the classic ramen, which was much more mild in flavor, but adding chili oil to it helped.

The classic ramen came with pretty large, thick pieces of chashu pork that were so tender, your lip could bite through it, and it felt like it melted on your palette, very good stuff.

The curry ramen came with ground pork, which I know isn't uncommon to get in some types of ramen in Japan and I wanted to try it. Throughout eating the bowl, the ground pork was distributed pretty evenly in the noodles you slurp up, so you get some consistently in most of your bites. Now that I have tried it, I do think I like the bigger pieces of pork in my ramen. It wasn't bad at all though, just preference. If I hadn't gotten the curry ramen I think I would have disliked this spot for how mild-tasting the classic ramen was.

We also ordered multiple other small dishes to really try out a diverse selection of what Itto Ramen Bar has to offer. We ordered the takoyaki, the pan-fried pork gyoza, the pork buns, and the tuna samba.

The takoyaki came out a little dark which effected the taste negatively, but they weren't bad.

The gyoza were tasty, but I find that gyoza, no matter where you go, is usually about the same flavor and quality.

I was happy to see steamed pork buns on the menu, I don't see them offered at many places and I really enjoyed them, though the amount of bbq chashu pork in them was a bit disappointing. The acid of the yuzu sauce that accompanies them cut through the richness of the pork, but it was a little sour at times due to there being a smaller amount of pork than I believe was needed inside them.

Finally, the tuna samba, which is raw tuna wrapped peppers with masago and a spicy sauce; I didn't eat any of them as my wife was the one interested in ordering them, she seemed to really enjoy them though and was praising the presentation and flavor combination presented by the dish.

The price of everything was a little high in my opinion, I have gone to other ramen joints that charge less for their food and still manage to package great flavor and quality along with the lower price tag.

Though not the absolute best ramen I've ever had, Itto Ramen Bar is the first place I have ever found a curry ramen to try, and it did not disappoint.“

“I moved into The McClaren apts. (awesome place) about 14 months ago and discovered Otto Izakaya early on. Only 2 blocks away for me. Otto is, and has been, my go to place, especially when friends, family or business friends are visiting. Not a sole I have introduced has ever had anything but praises for the experience. If we are a small group, I always encourage dining at the bar. I have no idea who will read this, but people buy from people; and people they enjoy interacting with. I would be totally remiss if I didn't specifically mention bar manager Matt and his team behind the bar. If Matt has ever met a stranger, I missed it, as he has the personality to balance the engagement with customers, while still providing excellent customer service. Also, everything I've tried off the menu is high-grade and fresh! That's a must for me. I'd be slack if I didn't mention the awesome hard working sushi chefs, who are always open to preparing a creation to suit YOUR palate and preferences. As to other regular customers, and just my observation, but like me, they appear to have found a home away from home; a place to be comfortable, chill and let the time spent make a bad day better. I almost never take the time to give a review and especially a compliment; as I sometimes look for the negatives, as it is always so easy to criticize. So, as a native Greenvillian and business (person); and someone who believes and enjoys a five ***** experience that is reasonably priced, give Otto Izakaya a try. Whether you live in the area, or are simply visiting, when you leave you will already be thinking about when you can do this again! If you enjoy an adult beverage, be sure and stop by the bar and ask for Matt, as this master mixologist will want to know exactly what you're looking for. If you read this review and haven't stopped by, you're in for an experience catered to the way you would most enjoy it. And ladies, as I have a daughter in college, so please know whether by yourself, or in a group, you're in a safe place without being hassled and you don't have to look over shoulder (unless there is a stud sitting behind you), because Matt and the supporting staff will have your back so you can relax and enjoy. If you have a chance to meet the owner, please do, as his passion and dedication for excellence in all aspects of the business is instantly captivating. Sorry for the length of this, I was on a roll! No "pun" intended! Give it a try real soon! M.P. 😎“

“My family and I just happened to wander into the front doors of this wonderful place and we were extremely pleased with prompt, friendly service, relatively affordable pricing (especially considering the area), and exceptionally fresh and wonderful food. The atmosphere was very upscale, but being casually dressed in blue jeans and t-shirts, we still felt very comfortable and welcome. I had the Hibachi Chicken Plate, and she had the Steak Hibachi. We split our Sushi: the “IBM Roll” and “BMW Roll” and words cannot describe how fresh and delectable everything tasted. We were astounded at the quality of food, the speed of service, the friendliness of service and it was like the cook was professionally-trained. Very nice place, if “taste” is what leads you to somewhere new. We loved it and will be back.“

“Favorite restaurant.. Need I say more??“

“We came to this restaurant for dinner. This spot was recommended to us by a friend. Well, it was a winning. The crew were very polite and we had a fantastic feeling. The meal was tasty. We enjoyed every moment and we shall absolutely come back again. Recommended.“

“been Going to the “Social Event” every wednesday!! getting to know the Chefs and hang out in a fun and inviting atmosphere!! thanks and hope to see you guys today! 🤍💙💛💜☀️🩷🩵💚🧡💛🩶“

“The Malaysian Ramen is amazing!“

“Food was amazing. Great options for all types of taste. Sushi was perfect and it even has some of the better hibachi I’ve had. Our waiter Calvin was the best. He was hitting all the marks. Genuinely one of the nicest people I’ve talked to in awhile. He really sold the whole experience. I will be back very soon.“

“We eat here a few times a year. It’s always good. Staff is great also.“

“Nice little place for a quick bite! The food was prepared fast but with the right flavor, it felt fresh and tasty
Price wise, around the same for similar places, I could spend the same amount of money in a fast burger joint and not have a satisfying meal like the one I had there
I definitely will come back whenever I near by“

“This place is amazing! The food is extremely fresh and you have so many options to choose from to create your most perfect poke bowl. They have Signature Bowls you can choose from if you aren’t trying to make all those decisions in your first poke bowl experience. The gentleman that helped us was extremely helpful and really wanted us to enjoy our experience there by allowing us complete control of what we created as our meal. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! P.S they have the best Mochi Ice Cream ever. Like it melts in your mouth, not all chewy like a “dumpling” as the gentleman explained which I could totally understand because I have experienced that in mochi ice creams i have consumed in my past. Alright I’m done. Its good. Promise.“

“Hard to go wrong here. Can watch them make your food through a nice little window. Quality of food is good. I'd suggest substituting the ginger sauce for the shrimp sauce. I believe personally has a lot more flavor and definitely has a lot of this calories.“

“Come eat here!!!“

“Kanpai Of Tokyo - Greenville, SC has been a family tradition for birthday dinners for over 2 decades. This year as soon as we ordered I let them know that we some dietary restrictions (eggs for me, gluten for my young child). I told the server my daughter couldn’t have soy sauce thinking it would be easier than explaining gluten free/celiac. The server responded asking if she needed gluten free. When the chef came over he cleaned the grill and made my daughter’s food first to ensure there was no cross contamination. The server brought our salads out and the chef quickly stopped him from handing my daughter her salad with ginger dressing informing me that it had gluten in it and asking if ranch was ok instead. He realized after cooking her food that he had cracked an egg on the grill for my daughter’s food and apologized and cleaned the grill again before cooking my food. He also made sure to tell me which sauces contained gluten to keep my daughter safe. This was by far the most stellar service we have had in a restaurant since her celiac diagnosis and we will definitely be back“

“I moved into The McClaren apts. (awesome place) about 14 months ago and discovered Otto Izakaya early on. Only 2 blocks away for me. Otto is, and has been, my go to place, especially when friends, family or business friends are visiting. Not a sole I have introduced has ever had anything but praises for the experience. If we are a small group, I always encourage dining at the bar. I have no idea who will read this, but people buy from people; and people they enjoy interacting with. I would be totally remiss if I didn't specifically mention bar manager Matt and his team behind the bar. If Matt has ever met a stranger, I missed it, as he has the personality to balance the engagement with customers, while still providing excellent customer service. Also, everything I've tried off the menu is high-grade and fresh! That's a must for me. I'd be slack if I didn't mention the awesome hard working sushi chefs, who are always open to preparing a creation to suit YOUR palate and preferences. As to other regular customers, and just my observation, but like me, they appear to have found a home away from home; a place to be comfortable, chill and let the time spent make a bad day better. I almost never take the time to give a review and especially a compliment; as I sometimes look for the negatives, as it is always so easy to criticize. So, as a native Greenvillian and business (person); and someone who believes and enjoys a five ***** experience that is reasonably priced, give Otto Izakaya a try. Whether you live in the area, or are simply visiting, when you leave you will already be thinking about when you can do this again! If you enjoy an adult beverage, be sure and stop by the bar and ask for Matt, as this master mixologist will want to know exactly what you're looking for. If you read this review and haven't stopped by, you're in for an experience catered to the way you would most enjoy it. And ladies, as I have a daughter in college, so please know whether by yourself, or in a group, you're in a safe place without being hassled and you don't have to look over shoulder (unless there is a stud sitting behind you), because Matt and the supporting staff will have your back so you can relax and enjoy. If you have a chance to meet the owner, please do, as his passion and dedication for excellence in all aspects of the business is instantly captivating. Sorry for the length of this, I was on a roll! No "pun" intended! Give it a try real soon! M.P. 😎“

“Oh man, have seen this place since it opened and for some reason never tried eating here until today... think I can count my regrets on one hand but now im one finger closer to counting them on two... food was amazing, fresh, crisp, great, priced right and just overall fantastic.

Not to mention the staff was exceptionally good looking.“

“Excellent food and service. Love the snow crab salad and monster roll the best!“

“When it comes to Mall food, Sarku is a good choice. You get the same food over and over from Sarku. They are very consistent with the quality and quantity that you get. My son loves Sarku teriyaki chicken and rice, so we eat here often! We are always satisfied with our order!“

“New to the area. We very much enjoyed the food and sake with friends. we will be back!“

“Such a great experience! The steak, hibachi, and sushi were all amazing everything was super fresh and full of flavor. Our bartender Josh was awesome too,super friendly and made great drinks. Definitely coming back!“

“Great food, drink, hospitality.“

“They served me and my friends this weekend during southeast game exchange. I used to love joy of Tokyo when I frequently visited Greenville while dating my now wife. It's safe to say this place is still amazing. I had the teriyaki chicken and steak.“